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Limited Run === G R A F L E X === Flashgun Gen.2 ... now taking PRE-ORDERS!!! New Pics Oct. 5
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Re: === G R A F L E X === Flashgun ... NOW SHIPPING!!!
Hey Guys,
Well, there's not much to say except take a deep breath and breathe.
This was the largest project I have ever managed, and the shop was on the other side of the planet. I opened many, many boxes and randomly checked for issues. I found none. It's my understanding that one (1) person was unhappy about the shiny-stamped bottom, and one (1) person received bunny ears a bit bent. Then all hell broke loose!!!
Not sure why the mob-mentality kicked in so fast on FB, but so far everyone here has been happy.
- Scotch bright should work well on the stamped bottom if it's too shiny.
- I used a button-head screw for several reasons. 1) It's a good tell. 2) it makes removal of the bunny ears much easier. 3) the process to "punch" the rivet through may have caused damage. Not sure how Graflex did it way back in the day, but it was a concern for this project.
Like my Mk1... I did NOT make a saber. I made exact replicas of the Real World items... So this was to be my Real Working Flashgun. And it is.
Hey Guys,
Well, there's not much to say except take a deep breath and breathe.
This was the largest project I have ever managed, and the shop was on the other side of the planet. I opened many, many boxes and randomly checked for issues. I found none. It's my understanding that one (1) person was unhappy about the shiny-stamped bottom, and one (1) person received bunny ears a bit bent. Then all hell broke loose!!!
Not sure why the mob-mentality kicked in so fast on FB, but so far everyone here has been happy.
- Scotch bright should work well on the stamped bottom if it's too shiny.
- I used a button-head screw for several reasons. 1) It's a good tell. 2) it makes removal of the bunny ears much easier. 3) the process to "punch" the rivet through may have caused damage. Not sure how Graflex did it way back in the day, but it was a concern for this project.
Like my Mk1... I did NOT make a saber. I made exact replicas of the Real World items... So this was to be my Real Working Flashgun. And it is.
joostin
Well-Known Member
Re: === G R A F L E X === Flashgun ... NOW SHIPPING!!!
Tracking number received! I ordered Christmas Eve, 2015. So excited. Holy crap.
Just want to confirm with anyone else that ordered multiples, did your PayPal notification show "Qty. 1" or did it show the number of hilts you ordered?
I just wanna know if I should be on the lookout for another package, or if they'll both be coming at once.
Cheers
Tracking number received! I ordered Christmas Eve, 2015. So excited. Holy crap.
Just want to confirm with anyone else that ordered multiples, did your PayPal notification show "Qty. 1" or did it show the number of hilts you ordered?
I just wanna know if I should be on the lookout for another package, or if they'll both be coming at once.
Cheers
Re: === G R A F L E X === Flashgun ... NOW SHIPPING!!!
I have zero concerns when it comes to your products being an owner of your mk1 as well as 2 clamps I bought. The bottom line is don't try to please everyone, it ain't happening so don't try. Lol
I'm sure my graflex will be great once it ships. It does say alot about your character however, and thanks for showing us potential issues that others have complained about.
If you think star wars collectors are tuff, then you haven't delt with lord of the rings collectors! Lol. Those guys are brutal AND relentless.Hey Guys,
Well, there's not much to say except take a deep breath and breathe.
This was the largest project I have ever managed, and the shop was on the other side of the planet. I opened many, many boxes and randomly checked for issues. I found none. It's my understanding that one (1) person was unhappy about the shiny-stamped bottom, and one (1) person received bunny ears a bit bent. Then all hell broke loose!!!
Not sure why the mob-mentality kicked in so fast on FB, but so far everyone here has been happy.
- Scotch bright should work well on the stamped bottom if it's too shiny.
- I used a button-head screw for several reasons. 1) It's a good tell. 2) it makes removal of the bunny ears much easier. 3) the process to "punch" the rivet through may have caused damage. Not sure how Graflex did it way back in the day, but it was a concern for this project.
Like my Mk1... I did NOT make a saber. I made exact replicas of the Real World items... So this was to be my Real Working Flashgun. And it is.
I have zero concerns when it comes to your products being an owner of your mk1 as well as 2 clamps I bought. The bottom line is don't try to please everyone, it ain't happening so don't try. Lol
I'm sure my graflex will be great once it ships. It does say alot about your character however, and thanks for showing us potential issues that others have complained about.
Re: === G R A F L E X === Flashgun ... NOW SHIPPING!!!
ooh, I like it, I'm January so getting closer.
Jedioz
Well-Known Member
Re: === G R A F L E X === Flashgun ... NOW SHIPPING!!!
I have yet to receive my 2 but I'm sure I will be more than satisfied, I would love to see the nit picker, basement dwelling crowd try to do what Roman has done,
if you think it is easy dealing with China , a language barrier , expense it getting samples made and sent , then you show us how to do it.
other wise shut up.
Hey Guys,
Well, there's not much to say except take a deep breath and breathe.
This was the largest project I have ever managed, and the shop was on the other side of the planet. I opened many, many boxes and randomly checked for issues. I found none. It's my understanding that one (1) person was unhappy about the shiny-stamped bottom, and one (1) person received bunny ears a bit bent. Then all hell broke loose!!!
Not sure why the mob-mentality kicked in so fast on FB, but so far everyone here has been happy.
- Scotch bright should work well on the stamped bottom if it's too shiny.
- I used a button-head screw for several reasons. 1) It's a good tell. 2) it makes removal of the bunny ears much easier. 3) the process to "punch" the rivet through may have caused damage. Not sure how Graflex did it way back in the day, but it was a concern for this project.
Like my Mk1... I did NOT make a saber. I made exact replicas of the Real World items... So this was to be my Real Working Flashgun. And it is.
I have yet to receive my 2 but I'm sure I will be more than satisfied, I would love to see the nit picker, basement dwelling crowd try to do what Roman has done,
if you think it is easy dealing with China , a language barrier , expense it getting samples made and sent , then you show us how to do it.
other wise shut up.
Re: === G R A F L E X === Flashgun ... NOW SHIPPING!!!
lol!
That's wild people have issues. Maybe the bent bunny ears I get. But really I'm sure that could be easily fixed. Someone willing to tackle a project this big and meticulous should get nothing but appreciation and thanks.
lol!
That's wild people have issues. Maybe the bent bunny ears I get. But really I'm sure that could be easily fixed. Someone willing to tackle a project this big and meticulous should get nothing but appreciation and thanks.
Pixelpiper
Well-Known Member
Re: === G R A F L E X === Flashgun ... NOW SHIPPING!!!
I've been dealing with manufacturers in China for over 10 years. And previously worked for a company that had been doing it for decades earlier. It's a pain in the ass and to get the absolute best out of any factory you need to have someone there 24/7.
This project looks like it would have been an insane amount of work.
I don't have my 2 units yet, but from photos and videos these are my perceived issues:
Shallow and soft stamping (on slide switch, clamp and bottom)
Apparent orange peel (pitted) finish on clamp plating
Cut metal edges look a little rough on emitter, slide switch and red button tab
Shiny bottom & clamp parts
Non-matching plating on both halves
We'll see if they turn out to be of any significance in-hand.
Lastly, while I don't think it's right for people to dump on Roman, it's perfectly valid to point out the differences between once's expectations and reality with a given product. And I don't believe that people doing so in a constructive manner should be labeled "whiners" or "complainers"
I've been dealing with manufacturers in China for over 10 years. And previously worked for a company that had been doing it for decades earlier. It's a pain in the ass and to get the absolute best out of any factory you need to have someone there 24/7.
This project looks like it would have been an insane amount of work.
I don't have my 2 units yet, but from photos and videos these are my perceived issues:
Shallow and soft stamping (on slide switch, clamp and bottom)
Apparent orange peel (pitted) finish on clamp plating
Cut metal edges look a little rough on emitter, slide switch and red button tab
Shiny bottom & clamp parts
Non-matching plating on both halves
We'll see if they turn out to be of any significance in-hand.
Lastly, while I don't think it's right for people to dump on Roman, it's perfectly valid to point out the differences between once's expectations and reality with a given product. And I don't believe that people doing so in a constructive manner should be labeled "whiners" or "complainers"
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Banthapudu4788
Active Member
Re: === G R A F L E X === Flashgun ... NOW SHIPPING!!!
I'm usually quite content not posting an opinion on forum. I will simply read and learn (more, since I've been collecting this stuff since '99). I've been reading posts, looking at linked video. Seeing that after this long wait people are selling these replicas. I felt a need to post.
I was in the pre-order form nearly the beginning. Through posts or emails from Mr. Gomez, he stated that the pre-orders were going to fund the project. Make it even happen. That's tell me that he's not making a lot of money on this. I then assume that there another motivation. Love of something, maybe Star Wars. And a sincere desire to help others own something that would be otherwise unattainable.
Too listen to this item be so harshly judged is a little disheartening. All the pictures and videos that I've seen show an amazing product and that could not have been easily done. Mr. Gomez, I appreciate all the work you have put into this to make it become a reality.
Even though I own three authentic graflexes and one Larbel graflex (poor quality), I eagerly await the 2 graflex replicas I ordered from you. I know they will be great.
I applaud you for helping this community. Keep up the good work.
I'm usually quite content not posting an opinion on forum. I will simply read and learn (more, since I've been collecting this stuff since '99). I've been reading posts, looking at linked video. Seeing that after this long wait people are selling these replicas. I felt a need to post.
I was in the pre-order form nearly the beginning. Through posts or emails from Mr. Gomez, he stated that the pre-orders were going to fund the project. Make it even happen. That's tell me that he's not making a lot of money on this. I then assume that there another motivation. Love of something, maybe Star Wars. And a sincere desire to help others own something that would be otherwise unattainable.
Too listen to this item be so harshly judged is a little disheartening. All the pictures and videos that I've seen show an amazing product and that could not have been easily done. Mr. Gomez, I appreciate all the work you have put into this to make it become a reality.
Even though I own three authentic graflexes and one Larbel graflex (poor quality), I eagerly await the 2 graflex replicas I ordered from you. I know they will be great.
I applaud you for helping this community. Keep up the good work.
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I have a real Graflex. I am by no means an expert. What I received is exactly what I was expecting. Looking at the two next to each other, it is very hard to tell the difference.
I don't really notice an issue of the finish on the bottom half on mine, except for the bottom where it's stamped is shiny but I'm using this to make a lightsaber...so aside from the fact that I can just scotch brite it a tad if I feel like it, probably 80% of the entire bottom is going to be covered anyway with grips and the D ring....The pin isn't a big deal to me, I didn't want to rip up my real one to put electronics in it so I'm doing that with this one, and the screw in the bunny ears will make that easier. A replica like this has to have some tells or else people are going to try to pawn them off as real since replicas are in the $200 range and real ones are $500+. I am 100% satisfied.
I have a real Graflex. I am by no means an expert. What I received is exactly what I was expecting. Looking at the two next to each other, it is very hard to tell the difference.
I don't really notice an issue of the finish on the bottom half on mine, except for the bottom where it's stamped is shiny but I'm using this to make a lightsaber...so aside from the fact that I can just scotch brite it a tad if I feel like it, probably 80% of the entire bottom is going to be covered anyway with grips and the D ring....The pin isn't a big deal to me, I didn't want to rip up my real one to put electronics in it so I'm doing that with this one, and the screw in the bunny ears will make that easier. A replica like this has to have some tells or else people are going to try to pawn them off as real since replicas are in the $200 range and real ones are $500+. I am 100% satisfied.
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I'm pretty sure he's Tomm1999 here....
I'm pretty sure he's Tomm1999 here....
Re: === G R A F L E X === Flashgun ... NOW SHIPPING!!!
Looks like a screw as it appears to have a hex wrench socket although I haven't tried to remove it. I am glad that it is a screw as I never liked risking damaging it by grinding off the rivits on the Vintage.
-Denzil
Looks like a screw as it appears to have a hex wrench socket although I haven't tried to remove it. I am glad that it is a screw as I never liked risking damaging it by grinding off the rivits on the Vintage.
-Denzil
Solos blaster
Sr Member
Re: === G R A F L E X === Flashgun ... NOW SHIPPING!!!
I got mine today and I love it!
Feels great and compared to my real Graflex, if I didn't know it was a fake going in, I wouldn't know the difference. Tells or not, unless "you know", they could be flashes from different batches. I love how tight the screw is on the ears too, keeps the "emitter ring" nice and centered. As this is will be a lightsaber to me and not a flash as well, I don't mind the shiny bottom. Mismatched shines aside(in my case it's the clamp, the top and bottom match nicely), I don't care and I'm sure brand new orginals probably matched up as well or worse. I have no doubt that in 50 years when I'm still enjoying it, they will match up just fine.
I plan on leaving this one pristine I think and completely "idealized" as the weapon I always wanted seeing it for the first time on TV in the 80's(yes, I never saw ANH in the theater until the SE came out), and the Icons ads in the 90's, vs my beat up and well used ESB graflex. Might weather it one day, but for now shiny it all stays.
Well done Roman:thumbsup, it will look awesome when finished and sitting next to the Mk4 weathered. After you finish with these flashes take a well deserved break. And then....maybe.....maybe take a look at the MPP? :lol.
I got mine today and I love it!
Feels great and compared to my real Graflex, if I didn't know it was a fake going in, I wouldn't know the difference. Tells or not, unless "you know", they could be flashes from different batches. I love how tight the screw is on the ears too, keeps the "emitter ring" nice and centered. As this is will be a lightsaber to me and not a flash as well, I don't mind the shiny bottom. Mismatched shines aside(in my case it's the clamp, the top and bottom match nicely), I don't care and I'm sure brand new orginals probably matched up as well or worse. I have no doubt that in 50 years when I'm still enjoying it, they will match up just fine.
I plan on leaving this one pristine I think and completely "idealized" as the weapon I always wanted seeing it for the first time on TV in the 80's(yes, I never saw ANH in the theater until the SE came out), and the Icons ads in the 90's, vs my beat up and well used ESB graflex. Might weather it one day, but for now shiny it all stays.
Well done Roman:thumbsup, it will look awesome when finished and sitting next to the Mk4 weathered. After you finish with these flashes take a well deserved break. And then....maybe.....maybe take a look at the MPP? :lol.
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revanreborn
New Member
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Haha, yes, next do the mpp please- or the DV6.
I can't believe anyone's unhappy!! I've been watching the vids and checking out pics, and I am SO EXCITED to get mine! The 'issues' people seem to be freaking about are merely the little discrepancies we all knew to expect/ were discussing all along right? I remember at the beginning wondering together what the tells would be from a vintage etc, and these little things like the pommel bottom being a tad diff, or the screw in the bunny ears (better than rivet IMO) are just that- small variations that can be easily changed to be more like a vintage. All I can think when I see this replica, is how amazing it is, and how much I want mine to come in haha! This has turned out way better than I could have ever expected!! Amazing work Roman!! This is clearly the best replica flash gun yet. I'm only converting one I think- gonna just keep my second one as is. Beautiful!
Haha, yes, next do the mpp please- or the DV6
. I can't believe anyone's unhappy!! I've been watching the vids and checking out pics, and I am SO EXCITED to get mine! The 'issues' people seem to be freaking about are merely the little discrepancies we all knew to expect/ were discussing all along right? I remember at the beginning wondering together what the tells would be from a vintage etc, and these little things like the pommel bottom being a tad diff, or the screw in the bunny ears (better than rivet IMO) are just that- small variations that can be easily changed to be more like a vintage. All I can think when I see this replica, is how amazing it is, and how much I want mine to come in haha! This has turned out way better than I could have ever expected!! Amazing work Roman!! This is clearly the best replica flash gun yet. I'm only converting one I think- gonna just keep my second one as is. Beautiful!
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